Head of Compliance and Operational Resilience

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Wise Full time
Job Title: Head of Compliance and Operational Resilience

About Wise: We are a global fintech company, pioneering borderless money. Our mission is to create the fastest, cheapest, and most delightful way to move money around the world. We believe in an open economy that allows people to live their lives free from barriers.

Salary: The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.

Job Description:

**Company Overview:** As a global fintech company, we're constantly innovating and pushing boundaries. We're looking for a highly skilled compliance professional to lead our operational resilience program and drive regulatory compliance across our product and engineering teams.

**Key Responsibilities:**
  • Translate and implement regulatory requirements across various jurisdictions where Wise operates.
  • Identify overlapping regulatory requirements and streamline them for seamless execution globally.
  • Design and iterate our operational resilience controls environment to protect critical business functions.
  • Participate in industry associations and forums discussing operational resilience and represent Wise in legislative or regulatory consultations.


Required Skills and Qualifications:

We're looking for a natural owner who can drive projects from inception to completion, with a strong background in technology, risk, operations, or regulatory fields. You should have previous experience executing operational resilience programs and be familiar with industry best practices around business continuity, third-party management, and information security.

Benefits:

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development. You'll also have the chance to work with a talented and diverse team of professionals who share your passion for innovation and excellence.

Others:

Wise has offices located across different geos globally, and we offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate varying needs. If you're passionate about compliance, risk management, and operational resilience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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